Japan Trains

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japan Train Stations: Names, Maps and Downloadable List

Find Japanese train station names, download a practical list, and learn how to separate similar stations by line, prefecture and...

Kevin Henrique · Aug 01, 2025

Japanese Limited Express Trains: History and How They Work

A practical guide to tokkyū trains in Japan, from their ticket rules to five historic services that still matter to rail fans.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

8 types of people we encounter on trains in Japan

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Yamanote Line Tokyo: Loop, Stations and Riding Tips

JR East’s green loop through Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Tokyo Station

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

14 Thematic Trains that you can only find in Japan

Character wraps, winter kotatsu cars, dual-mode vehicles, and luxury cruise trains that turn ordinary Japanese rail trips into...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japanese train station announcements: phrases you’ll hear

From mamonaku to mind your step — the platform phrases that make Japanese trains make sense.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

How can Japan make your life easier?

Konbini, vending machines, trains, and small social habits that remove friction from ordinary days.